Dispensing Assembly

Articles about the technology for dispensing and curing adhesives, solder paste and other fluids.

2019 Assembly Plant of the Year: Refrigerator Production Heats Up at GE Appliances

Refrigerators are one of the only appliances found in nearly every type of home, whether it's an apartment in suburban Atlanta, a high-rise condominium in downtown Chicago, a beach house in Hawaii or a trailer in Texas. The humble refrigerator is also the hardest working household appliance. Day and night, it's constantly running to keep all types of food and beverages cool, fresh or frozen.

Additive Manufacturing Coming to Pittsburgh Airport Campus

November 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH—Pittsburgh International Airport unveiled plans for Neighborhood 91, one of the world’s first development focused on bringing all parts of the additive manufacturing supply chain into one location.

Image Processing Increases Bonding Quality in Automotive Manufacturing

Zoe Leduc

August 14, 2019

French company Prodeo develops and implements software that helps companies improve their production processes to increase efficiency and productivity.

Building Better Batteries

Engineers are scrambling to perfect mass-production processes

Austin Weber

August 5, 2019

For decades, batteries have powered everything from toys and toothbrushes to personal electronics and power tools. But, that's just scratching the surface. During the next decade, advanced batteries will be mass-produced for a wide variety of new applications on land, sea and air.

Automated Dispensing in Aerospace

Advances in meter-mix technology, process monitoring and bead control are making automated dispensing technology a more viable option for aerospace assembly applications

John Sprovieri

July 12, 2019

Adhesives are widely used throughout an aircraft. Jet engines contain structural adhesives, threadlockers, retaining compounds and thread sealants for hydraulic components.

3M, Eckhart Develop Cobot to Apply Attachment Tapes

January 16, 2019

ST. PAUL, MN—3M and Eckhart have developed a cobot-based automated tape application system for the automotive and industrial market.

Minimizing Waste in the Dispensing Process

Automation can help cut costs and improve operating efficiency.

Austin Weber

January 8, 2019

Eliminating waste is a key part of lean manufacturing initiatives. It's also important when it comes to using adhesive.

New Technologies Impress at the Assembly Show

Cobots, IIOT and other new technologies impress engineers at The ASSEMBLY Show.

John Sprovieri

December 7, 2018

More than 5,500 manufacturing professionals saw the latest robots, fastening tools and automation at the sixth annual ASSEMBLY Show, which was held Oct. 23-25 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Delivering effortless power for the world’s best golfers

September 1, 2018

Nordson Sealant Equipment helps major golf club manufacturers up their game

Bonding Decorative Elements in Vehicles

New UV-cure adhesives provide strength and flexibility for bonding decorative trim in automotive applications

Rainer Dörfler

August 3, 2018

When buying a car, consumers place great importance on the aesthetics and quality of its interior. The dashboard, in particular, must have an attractive look and feel. But it's not just the beauty that matters; it's the quality as well.

Troubleshooting the Dispensing Process

Advanced machines help manufacturers flawlessly and consistently dispense a wide range of materials

Jim Camillo

July 6, 2018

Taken literally, the terms "accurate dispensing" and "dispensing with accuracy" are not interchangeable. In practice, however, manufacturers and their machine operators know that the words describe the same desired result: Dispensing an exact amount of material, at a specified location, on a repeatable basis

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